Top Dispersed Camping near Nipton, CA
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Best Dispersed Camping Sites Near Nipton, CA (43)
1.
Mojave Cross Dispersed — Mojave National Preserve
Cima, California20 Reviews102 Photos606 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Picnic Table
- Alcohol
2.
Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)
Blue Diamond, Nevada47 Reviews183 Photos676 SavesA large part of the Spring Mountains is remote and undeveloped. Visitors can venture out and set up camp in these remote areas with just a little planning from the guidelines below
The best known areas in the Spring Mountains include Mack's Canyon, Champion Road, and Lovell Canyon but those can get crowded in warm weather. Dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Many people drive or hike out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot with a nice view or good shade. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. Drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. Dispersed camping is allowed outside a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds and 100 feet from any stream or spring. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
How to Pick a Campsite If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that has been used before. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites so using existing ones will minimize your impact in the forest. If there is no existing campsite, then follow these Leave No Trace guidelines.
- Camp on bare soil if possible, to avoid damage or killing plants and grass.
Do NOT camp within 100 feet of any water source, as plants near water are especially fragile.
- Do not camp in the middle of a clearing or meadow; try to make your campsite less visible so that other visitors will see a "wild" setting
- Do not try to level or dig trenches in the ground at your campsite. Pick a tent site that is already level with good drainage.
Going to the Bathroom in the Woods Dispersed camping means no bathrooms and no outhouses. That means extra care has to be taken in disposing of human waste. To dispose of feces, dig a hole six (6) inches deep at least 100 feet away from any water source. When you are done, fill the hole with the dirt you dug up and take your toilet paper with you to dispose of in a proper waste container. A ziplock bag is helpful for this. Never defecate or leave toilet paper on top of the ground since it could easily get into the local water source and contaminate it.
Treating Your Water We used to be able to take a cup and drink directly out of the sparkling creek, a rushing waterfall, or a clear, deep lake. There is NO safe water source anymore. With an increasing population and visitation to the Spring Mountains, water sources have been contaminated with invisible micro-organisms that can make people very ill and even kill them in some cases. Giardia is a common contamination that has been spread through improper toileting and wild animals to many water sources. It will cause diarrhea, cramping, and other physical problems. The only way to ensure that water from any undeveloped source is safe is to treat it. That means heating it until it comes to a rolling boil, using water purification tablets or a water purification filter. Water from faucets in developed recreation areas has been tested and treated and is safe to use without treating.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
3.
BLM Knob Hill Primitive Camping
Searchlight, Nevada5 Reviews15 Photos92 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
4.
Kokoweef Dispersed Camping
Nipton, California1 Review2 Photos1 SaveRoadside and Undeveloped Camping Regulations
- Roadside and undeveloped camping must be in previously used sites outside of any posted no camping areas, or areas listed below.
- In order to protect sensitive habitat for wildlife, campsites must be more than 200 yards from any natural or constructed water source.
- Groups over 7 vehicles/ 25 people and/or organized events will need to obtain a permit Large groups can cause extensive damage to vegetation in non permitted areas. A permit ranger may be able to assist you and your group to find an appropriate site to stay.
- Vehicles must remain in previously disturbed areas. The creation of new campsites will not be allowed. Driving off of established roads is not permitted.
- Campfires are allowed in existing fire ring or in a fire pan. Constructing New Fire rings is not allowed
- Collecting and or cutting firewood is prohibited in the Preserve. Bring your firewood with your from outside the preserve
- Backcountry campers may camp anywhere in the Preserve outside of designated day use only areas but must erect their tent out of sight of paved roads.
- Trash must be packed out, leave the area cleaner than you found it.
- Human waste must be buried at least 6 inches deep, toilet paper needs to be packed out as trash. Nobody likes to find used toilet paper on their national park experience.
- Do not bury or leave behind any food scraps, trash, or compost. This attracts ravens and other predators of the threatened desert tortoise.
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
6.
Indian Springs near lava field — Mojave National Preserve
Baker, California6 Reviews14 Photos158 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
7.
Kelso Dunes Dispersed — Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve, California13 Reviews29 Photos365 SavesCamping in undeveloped campsites is allowed in previously used or disturbed sites outside of the "day-use-only" areas. In most cases these sites include a rock or metal fire ring; not all sites contain a fire ring. All fires must be in a fire ring or fire pan; new fire rings cannot be constructed. Camping tramples vegetation and disturbs soils. By reusing existing sites, you help protect the desert from further damage. Practice Leave No Trace principles, including burrying human waste at least six inches deep.
Careful planning and knowledge of camping guidelines and regulations will help ensure an enjoyable and safe experience for you, future visitors, and the fragile desert environment.
- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Toilets
- Alcohol
9.
Lake Mohave - Nevada Telephone Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Bullhead City, Arizona8 Reviews29 Photos123 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
- Toilets
10.
Knob Hill BLM Dispersed Camping
Searchlight, Nevada2 Reviews6 Photos102 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
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Pet-friendly camping near Nipton
Mojave Cross Dispersed — Mojave National Preserve
606 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Dispersed
Lovell Canyon Dispersed Camping (Spring Mountain)
676 Saves
A large part of the Spring Mountains is remote and undeveloped. Visitors can venture out and set up camp in these remote areas with just a little planning from the guidelines below
The best known areas in the Spring Mountains include Mack's Canyon, Champion Road, and Lovell Canyon but those can get crowded in warm weather. Dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Many people drive or hike out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot with a nice view or good shade. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. Drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. Dispersed camping is allowed outside a one-mile perimeter away from campgrounds and 100 feet from any stream or spring. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
How to Pick a Campsite If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that has been used before. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites so using existing ones will minimize your impact in the forest. If there is no existing campsite, then follow these Leave No Trace guidelines.
- Camp on bare soil if possible, to avoid damage or killing plants and grass.
Do NOT camp within 100 feet of any water source, as plants near water are especially fragile.
- Do not camp in the middle of a clearing or meadow; try to make your campsite less visible so that other visitors will see a "wild" setting
- Do not try to level or dig trenches in the ground at your campsite. Pick a tent site that is already level with good drainage.
Going to the Bathroom in the Woods Dispersed camping means no bathrooms and no outhouses. That means extra care has to be taken in disposing of human waste. To dispose of feces, dig a hole six (6) inches deep at least 100 feet away from any water source. When you are done, fill the hole with the dirt you dug up and take your toilet paper with you to dispose of in a proper waste container. A ziplock bag is helpful for this. Never defecate or leave toilet paper on top of the ground since it could easily get into the local water source and contaminate it.
Treating Your Water We used to be able to take a cup and drink directly out of the sparkling creek, a rushing waterfall, or a clear, deep lake. There is NO safe water source anymore. With an increasing population and visitation to the Spring Mountains, water sources have been contaminated with invisible micro-organisms that can make people very ill and even kill them in some cases. Giardia is a common contamination that has been spread through improper toileting and wild animals to many water sources. It will cause diarrhea, cramping, and other physical problems. The only way to ensure that water from any undeveloped source is safe is to treat it. That means heating it until it comes to a rolling boil, using water purification tablets or a water purification filter. Water from faucets in developed recreation areas has been tested and treated and is safe to use without treating.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
BLM Knob Hill Primitive Camping
92 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
Indian Springs near lava field — Mojave National Preserve
158 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Dispersed
Kelso Dunes Dispersed — Mojave National Preserve
365 Saves
Camping in undeveloped campsites is allowed in previously used or disturbed sites outside of the "day-use-only" areas. In most cases these sites include a rock or metal fire ring; not all sites contain a fire ring. All fires must be in a fire ring or fire pan; new fire rings cannot be constructed. Camping tramples vegetation and disturbs soils. By reusing existing sites, you help protect the desert from further damage. Practice Leave No Trace principles, including burrying human waste at least six inches deep.
Careful planning and knowledge of camping guidelines and regulations will help ensure an enjoyable and safe experience for you, future visitors, and the fragile desert environment.
- Pets
- Fires
- Dispersed
- Toilets
Lake Mohave - Nevada Telephone Cove — Lake Mead National Recreation Area
123 Saves
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access